What exactly is a White Elephant gift?
A White Elephant gift is a silly, wacky or tacky item that will mean something specific to the one who receives it.
Example: Your sister loves kittens, but hates clowns. The perfect White Elephant gift for her would be a figurine of a kitten dressed up as a clown!
Get it? And I bet you can find that perfect gift and many others at Goodwill. Not only will our unique inventory provide you with the perfect selection of gifts, but your purchases also help support our important mission of providing training, employment and supportive services for people with disabilities or disadvantages who seek greater independence. That's a win-win situation!
Some might argue that White Elephant gifts are useless but at Goodwill, we think they’re the perfect opportunity to make someone laugh, cry (happy tears), or smile. While this party game has been around since the 1800s, the history behind White Elephant gift-giving is quite interesting. Let's break it down with five things to know about this long-standing tradition.
Watch as TMJ4 News Reporter, James Groh, searches for amazing white Elephant Gifts at the Goodwill Outlet in Racine County.
What's more fun than White Elephant Gift Shopping? Watching others open their gift! Don't believe us? Watch the videos below.
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Nothing is better than surprises during the holiday season! Watch our friends on Real Milwaukee open their surprise White Elephant gifts from Goodwill!
In the spirit of giving, Goodwill gave White Elephant gifts to our media partners at 97.1 The Drive. Watch as these two hosts open their presents!
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